Yellowstone Trip

Yellowstone National Park, Montana and Wyoming

Quick trip to take the grand kids to see some of the sights in Yellowstone. Started with Old Faithful and the walk around the geyser basin. Old Faithful did its thing but just wasn't as impressive as I had made it out to be. They did like the other parts of the basin though. And the ice cream.

On the way to the cabin we were staying in there was a big traffic jam. A herd of bison had decided to  hang out near the road. Caia took a good picture of them.

Fire and s'mores were a great hit. Highlight of the day. I have to do better on day 2.

We spent the morning of day 2 hiking and exploring the canyon and falls. Morning wildlife was a chipmunk by our route. Falls were impressive and they really liked the views of the canyon. I'm getting better.

After a hike around the Artist Paintpot area of the park we went to the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone. They liked seeing the bears...

...and this little rodent.

More fire, s'mores and the evening was a good end to a good day. Then it was the last day. Went to the Norris Geyser basin where someone had lost a hat. Caia made out like it was her hat. Cute photo!

Next stop was the Mammoth area with its unique look.

An elk just decided to take a siesta right in the middle of the lawn by the main headquarters. Can sure tell this cow elk has never been hunted.

Last stop was at the big stone gate at the north entrance. They had more fun climbing on the rock walls around the main entrance than should be allowed. Then it was time to drive home. Good short trip. I hope it wet their appetite for more trips in the years to come.